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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 385.61 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 385.61 and 111.03 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 385.61 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/385.61 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 385.61 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 42,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.56/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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